Summer Emotions From the Dolomites to Lake Garda. Holidays above Expectations 1 2 FROM THE DOLOMITES TOFrom the Alps to LAKthe Mediterranean, fromE the crispGAR air of the mountain peaksD to Athe lakes. In a journey of a few miles, through diverse climates and landscapes, from the Dolomites to Lake Garda, Trentino unfolds like a story with several scenes of action. Vertical rock faces for mountaineering, a web of paths for walking, peaceful blue lakes for sailing or windsurfing, turbulent torrents for rafting or canyoning. Or simply relaxing in green forests, breathing normally beneath a clear blue sky, standing still to admire the crags, spires and steeples of the Dolomites that aroused the curiosity of Dolomieu, a French naturalist who discovered these cathedrals of nature were different from ordinary rocks and baptised them with his name. 1 MAJESTIC GARDENS OThe Dolomites,F a treasureR andOCK prominent feature of the Trentino landscape. Natural constructions of extraordinary verticality, changeable colours and contrasts. The setting of fantastic mountaineering feats. The Dolomites owe their name to Déodat de Dolomieu, the French geologist from Dauphiné who, in 1789, was the first to study their chemical composition, which distinguishes this rock born from the sea once covering the entire area. There is, however, no need to be a scientist to appreciate the Dolomites. It is enough to observe the unique spectacle called enrosadira, at sunrise or sunset, when the rocks of this formation assume a pink or red glow. Two great mountain groups watch over the Trentino region: in the west the Brenta Dolomites with their important mountaineering history, in the east the more extensive Fassa Dolomites, the Latemar Group and the cathedral-like Pale di San Martino. For those who are not content with admiring the views and want to test their physical strength, the Dolomites are ideal for climbing or mountain biking. Those seeking a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for healthy walks will find a wealth of opportunities in the three parks in the region; three large green lungs, the epitome of a balanced combination between natural resources and human presence. www.visitdolomites.com “The Dolomites. Are they rocks or clouds? Are they real or a dream?” Dino Buzzati 3 THE PALE MOUNTAINS FROM THE MARMOLADA TO LATEMAR The history of alpinism and love Inhabited by the Ladin population of mountains passes through the from time immemorial, Val di Fas- “Pale Mountains” of the Fassa sa has several magical localities Dolomites. The Val di Fassa lies among which MOENA, also known amongst these rock giants. To the as “The Fairy of the Dolomites” for north is the SELLA GROUP with the its charm wrapped in a blanket of passes of Sella and Pordoi, where ancient tales. Today the village is a a cable car whisks you up to the modern holiday resort, like CANAZEI, The Panorama is Served The PANORAMA summit of SAS PORDOI. A magnificent the main centre of the valley, which PASS offers an easy way to view the Dolomites. The spot offering a stunning panorama boasts a tourist tradition consoli- pass entitles you to use all the cable lifts operating in of the Dolomites and the starting dated over decades. Other impor- Val di Fassa during the summer and opens the door to point for a number of excursions tant resorts in the area, such as the incomparable landscapes and environments of the surrounded by a lunar landscape. Pozza, Vigo, Soraga, Campitello, Marmolada, Sella and Pordoi, Sassolungo, Catinaccio, Certainly the walk to PIZ BOÈ is the Alba and Mazzin, preserve a moun- Costabella and Monzoni. most spectacular. tain atmosphere. To the east of the valley stands the Around PREDAZZO, in Val di Fiemme, Fun and Games in the Mountains MARMOLADA, the real queen of the the spires and pinnacles of the Children are the centre of attention in summer and whole mountain range with a vast LATEMAR GROUP form the so-called all the localities in Val di Fassa have designed special array of climbing possibilities. To Labyrinth, a network of paths and places for them with games and facilities made of the west rises the CATINACCIO, with routes snaking through an enchant- wood and colourful inflatable material that recall plenty of refuges and possibilities ing landscape. The highest peak is castles and the adventures of fairytale characters. for excursions. The main attrac- the famous TORRE DI PISA. Farther Entertainment and sports activities are also organised tions of this area are the spires of south CAVALESE, the historical and weekly for toddlers. the TORRI DEL VAJOLET, the coveted administrative capital of the val- destination of many climbers, and ley, conserves the traditions of the LAKE ANTERMOIA. Farther north soars MAGNIFICA COMUNITÀ. SASSOLUNGO. 4 Majestic Gardens of Rock The Forest of Violins Nature “plays” in Val di Fiemme’s Park. In PANEVEGGIO FOREST, called the Forest of Violins, Stradivari used to look for the best “resonant” red fir tree to make his famous musical instruments. In the green expanses of the “Magnifica Comunità di Fiemme” you will also find the “MUSICAL WOOD” where a red fir tree has been donated to three famous contemporary musicians, Giovanni Allevi, Uto Ughi and Mario Brunello, who have performed here. INFO The Art of Walking The TREK OF LEGENDS is a long Azienda per il Turismo distance path of almost 200 km della Val di Fassa interlinking three of the most Tel. 0039 0462 609500 characteristic areas in the www.fassa.com Dolomites: Val di Fassa, Val di Azienda per il Turismo Fiemme and San Martino di della Val di Fiemme Castrozza-Primiero. Tel. 0039 0462 241111 All these areas offer a weekly www.visitfiemme.it programme along the “Trek of Legends” escorted by a MOUNTAIN GUIDES mountain guide, with transfers Scuola di Alpinismo “Tita Piaz” guaranteed. Guide e Ciamorces de Fasha From any point on the itinerary Tel. 0039 0462 750459 you can descend to the valley www.guidealpinevaldifassa.it and return quickly to the point of Scuola di Alpinismo Dolomiti departure using public transport Tel. 0039 0462 763309 and organised transfers. In this www.guidealpinedolomiti.net way you can cover the trek in stages. For NORDIC WALKING enthusiasts there are theme parks with specific services ranging from the presence of instructors to equipment hire and transport. The parks are located in Val di Fiemme, on the Altopiano di Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna, in the Garda Trentino area and in Val di Sole. Majestic Gardens of Rock 5 CATHEDRALS OF CORAL PALE DI SAN MARTINO The Pale di San Martino are plateau; a mysterious table of villages of VALLE DI PRIMIERO bear entertainment programmes for majestic and elegant moun- rock suspended at an altitude traces of ancient history, the children, miniclubs, play parks, tains of coral with unmistakea- of over 2500 metres, reachable hamlets of VANOI lie peacefully the AGILITY FOREST adventure ble tapered spires, razor-sharp by the modernised Rosetta in a valley of forests and Alpine park, walks around the moun- edges and towering peaks cable car. The Pale di San Mar- pastures. tain dairies and environmental soaring into the sky. tino are a paradise for activity The benefit of the crisp and workshops. Since the nineteenth century holidays, with itineraries for all pure mountain air is comple- their sheer beauty has always tastes, from walks across the mented by the special attention attracted visitors and foreign pasturelands to hikes around for WELL-BEING. Many hotels and mountaineers, but what has the refuges, or on facilitated holiday apartment complexes continued to arouse everyone’s paths and climbs. have well-being centres with curiosity, from the travellers of The localities offer diverse the latest innovations for relax- the past to the writer Dino Buz- atmospheres: SAN MARTINO DI ation and quality treatments. zati and the tourists of today, CASTROZZA is a smart and lively The offer for FAMILIES is particu- is the lunar landscape of the mountain resort, the colourful larly interesting and includes 6 Majestic Gardens of Rock INFO Azienda per il Turismo San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi Tel. 0039 0439 768867 www.sanmartino.com The Writer’s Path The outstanding feature of the area is the MOUNTAIN GUIDES PANEVEGGIO-PALE DI SAN MARTINO NATURE PARK with the splendid VAL VENEGIA and Gruppo Guide Alpine San Martino its mountain dairies and VAL CANALI. Here, on an inaccessible rock, stands di Castrozza e Primiero CASTEL PIETRA, the manor of the Welsperg family who ruled Primiero for many Tel. 0039 0439 768795 centuries. Not far from here you can admire the new Park house in the 0039 349 7929255 renovated VILLA WELSPERG, a hunting lodge built by this powerful family in the nineteenth century. A reading room in Villa Welsperg is dedicated to the writer DINO BUZZATI, who loved these places immensely and referred to them in his stories and paintings. A prepared path starting from Val Canali is dedicated to Buzzati. Majestic Gardens of Rock 7 INFO Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, MAGICAL ROCKS Val Rendena FROM ADAMELLO TO BRENTA Azienda per il Turismo Tel. 0039 0465 447501 The beauty of these mountains, the famous skin healing waters The main centre of Val di Sole www.campiglio.to the dolomite limestone rocks of the TERME DI COMANO, and SAN is MALÉ, the starting point for Azienda per il Turismo and mountaineering history LORENZO IN BANALE situated at the dozens of excursions. The vil- Terme di Comano- make BRENTA one of the most head of Val D’Ambiez, which lage has a Museum of Uses Dolomiti di Brenta s.c.a.r.l. famous groups. The peaks of penetrates the heart of Brenta. and Customs displaying collec- Tel.